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Latest News from BRG and the Global Building Products Industry
Stay informed regarding BRG's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for HVAC equipment, components & controls, bathroom & kitchen products, plumbing, pipes, valves & fittings and thermal insulation.
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Jan 171 min read
Empower to Provide District Cooling Services for ‘The Island’ in Dubai
Empower to Provide District Cooling Services for ‘The Island’ in Dubai UAE: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower)...
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Jan 121 min read
Egypt's Trade Deficit Narrows by 16% in October 2024
Flag of Egypt Egypt: In October 2024, Egypt's trade deficit decreased by 16% to $3.66 billion from $4.36 billion in October 2023,...
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Dec 11, 20241 min read
Egypt's Inflation Drops to 25.5%, Lowest in Nearly Two Years
Drops to 25.5%, Lowest in Nearly Two Years Egypt: Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation eased to 25.5% in November, marking its...
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Dec 6, 20241 min read
UAE Non-Oil Economy Grows in November Amid Market Concerns
UAE: The UAE's non-oil economy showed steady growth in November 2024, supported by an increase in new orders and favourable pricing...
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Dec 6, 20241 min read
Azizi Partners with Finpower for HVAC Solutions in Venice and Riviera Projects
UAE: Azizi Developments has partnered with Finpower Aircon LLC, a UAE-based HVAC solutions provider, to supply advanced Fan Coil Units...
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Dec 6, 20241 min read
Aliph Capital Acquires 25% Stake in Sanipex Group
UAE: Aliph Capital has acquired a 25% stake in Sanipex Group, a UAE-based supplier of lifestyle products, including bathroom, kitchen,...
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Nov 24, 20241 min read
Saudi Arabia to Replace 250,000 Window ACs in 2025
Saudi Arabia:Â The National Center for Waste Management (MWAN), in collaboration with the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center, has launched the...
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Nov 20, 20241 min read
Siemens to Deploy Tech at 60 UAE Government Buildings, Saving Up to 27% Energy
UAE: Siemens Smart Infrastructure has partnered with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure on a decarbonization program to...
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Nov 19, 20241 min read
Anax Developments Unveils Projects Worth $1 Billion in Dubai
UAE: Anax Developments, a subsidiary of Anax Holding, aims to introduce projects with a combined market value of $1 billion over the next...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
RAK Ceramics Reports Q3 2024 Results Amid Challenging Market Conditions
UAE: RAK Ceramics reported a year-on-year decline in total revenue by 4.1% for Q3 2024 and 8.9% for the nine-month period, primarily due...
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Oct 29, 20241 min read
Iran Exports 40% of its Tile and Ceramic Production to Over 50 Countries
IRAN: Iranian tile and ceramic manufacturers are actively exporting 40% of their output to over 50 countries, according to Behnam...
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Oct 27, 20241 min read
Retal Signs $252M Deal with Saudi Arabia’s NHC to Develop 947 Residential Units in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia: Retal Urban Development Company announced agreements with Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company (NHC) to develop 947...
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Oct 23, 20241 min read
Abu Dhabi Has 45 Housing Projects in Progress
UAE: Real estate developers in Abu Dhabi are currently working on 45 new projects, primarily located on Yas and other islands in the...
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Oct 22, 20241 min read
RAK Ceramics Partners with Sobha Group to Supply Premium Tiles for Upcoming Projects
UAE: RAK Ceramics has signed a framework agreement with Sobha Constructions LLC, the construction arm of Sobha Group. As part of the...
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Oct 18, 20241 min read
Saudi Ceramic and EYAP Halt Joint Venture Plans Amid Market Uncertainty
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Ceramic has announced that EYAP has decided not to proceed with a planned joint venture to establish a manufacturing...
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Oct 16, 20241 min read
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Partners with Empower to Supply Centrifugal Chillers for Dubai's District Cooling Plants
UAE: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems) has signed a new agreement with Emirates Central Cooling...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
UK Ends Coal Power, Shifts Focus to Decarbonizing Home Heating with Heat Pumps
UK: The UK has shut down its last coal-fired power station, Ratcliffe on Soar, becoming the first G7 nation to fully end coal power use....
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Panasonic Reports Rising Demand for High-Capacity CO2 Condensing Units in Europe and the U.S.
Europe: Panasonic is experiencing rising demand for its higher-capacity CO2 (R744) outdoor condensing units (OCUs) as businesses in...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Panasonic Appoints John Kellett as UK & Ireland Heating and Cooling Manager
UK: Panasonic has appointed John Kellett as the new UK and Ireland Country Manager for its heating and cooling division. Kellett, who...
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Sep 27, 20241 min read
Jordan Launches Solar Energy Initiative to Cut Household Electricity Bills
Jordan: The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of Jordan, Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, has launched a new phase of the country's solar...
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